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Rutilated Quartz and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Rutilated Quartz and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Austinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rutilated Quartz and Austinite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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